Nervous System – Overview Nervous System – Overview Nervous System – Overview The nervous system is a complex network that controls all activities of the body, from voluntary actions to automatic reflexes. It can be divided into three main parts: 1. Central Nervous System (CNS): Includes the brain and spinal cord. Serves as the control…

Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident – CVA) Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident – CVA) Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident – CVA) 1. General Information about Stroke: Stroke occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted or severely reduced, causing the brain tissue to be deprived of oxygen and nutrients. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die.…

White Centella Asiatica Extract: Extraction Method and Characteristics White Centella Asiatica Extract: Extraction Method and Characteristics White Centella Asiatica Extract is a medicinal product extracted from white Centella Asiatica, which has the effect of curing cough, expectorant and reducing inflammation. Materials and Extraction Method: Materials: White Centella Asiatica is finely ground. Extraction solvent: 90° ethanol.…

Prokaryotic Cell Morphology and Structure Prokaryotic Cell Morphology and Structure Prokaryotic Cell Morphology and Structure Living organisms are categorized into three main groups based on their cell structure: Acellular organisms: These include viruses. Cellular organisms without a well-defined nucleus: These are called Prokaryotes. Cellular organisms with a well-defined nucleus: These are called Eukaryotes. Prokaryotes include:…

10 Multiple Choice Questions on Labor Diagnosis 10 Multiple Choice Questions on Labor Diagnosis 10 Multiple Choice Questions on Labor Diagnosis Question 410: During the expulsion stage of labor, fetal heart rate should be monitored: A. Once every 30 minutes. B. Once every 15 minutes. C. Once every 5 minutes. D. After each pushing effort.…

Epidemiological Description Epidemiological Description Epidemiological Description The first step in investigating an epidemic is accurately describing the condition of the disease and related factors. Descriptive Epidemiological Study: Social form of the disease: How does the disease manifest in society? Relationship of the disease to WHO, WHEN, WHERE: Who gets the disease? When does it occur?…

Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know Drug interactions occur when two or more drugs affect each other, changing their effectiveness or toxicity. Understanding drug interactions helps you use medications safely and effectively. 1. Metabolism-Based Interactions: CYP450 Enzyme Inhibition: Certain medications…

Chapter 12: Cellular Energy Chapter 12: Cellular Energy Chapter 12: Cellular Energy 12.1 Glycolysis: Introduction to glycolysis, a process of breaking down glucose into pyruvate. The main steps in glycolysis and the chemical reactions involved. The final products of glycolysis: pyruvate, ATP, and NADH. The role of glycolysis in providing energy for the cell. 12.2…

Meninges: Protecting and Nourishing the Central Nervous System Meninges: Protecting and Nourishing the Central Nervous System Meninges: Protecting and Nourishing the Central Nervous System The central nervous system, which includes the spinal cord and brain, is protected by a system of membranes called the meninges. This system consists of three layers of membranes, each with…

The Nervous System: Thought, Memory, and Sleep The Nervous System: Thought, Memory, and Sleep The Nervous System: Thought, Memory, and Sleep The Higher Nervous System The Parietal-Occipital-Temporal Junction: Spatial Awareness: This area integrates information from vision, hearing, and touch to create an awareness of the body’s position and movement within space. Wernicke’s Area: This is…